Sales Administrator

Fox Resourcing and Recruitment Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A Recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Administrator in Corby, UK. This role involves supporting the sales team, processing orders, maintaining customer records, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers opportunities to contribute to sales operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer-first mindset to build and maintain client relationships.
• Meticulous attention to detail for accurate data entry and processing.
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently.
• Issue invoices and manage sales paperwork.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Coordinate logistics for order fulfillment.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers.
• Compile and present sales reports for management.
• Provide general administrative support to the sales team.
• Offer after-sales support to clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

IT Proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Packages

Job description

Job Purpose

A sales administrator provides essential support to the sales team and acts as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring smooth sales operations and customer satisfaction. The role combines administrative and customer service responsibilities.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Order Processing: Receiving, processing, data entry and tracking sales orders via phone, email or online systems. This includes checking orders for accuracy and verifying customer and payment details.
• Invoicing and Paperwork: Issuing sales transaction invoices, credit control, handling credit checks and managing all related sales paperwork and filing.
• Customer Communication: Answering customer inquiries, providing information on products, pricing and delivery dates, and resolving any issues or complaints that may arise.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining and updating sales and customer records in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system or database to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Logistics Coordination: Liaising with the logistics or production departments to organize deliveries and ensure the timely fulfillment of orders.
• Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, coordinating with suppliers for replenishment and alerting the sales team to any potential supply issues.
• Sales Reporting: Compiling monthly or regular sales reports and presentations for management, which often involves extracting and analyzing data from sales software.
• Sales Team Support: Providing general administrative assistance to the sales team, such as scheduling meetings, preparing sales proposals and presentations and managing diaries.
• After-Sales Support: Offering after-sales service which may involve handling warranties, returns and replacements or directing clients to onboarding support.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Organisational and Time Management Skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment is crucial.
• Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills and a customer‑first mindset to build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is vital for accurate data entry and processing orders and invoices correctly.
• IT Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office Packages – Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Teamwork: The role involves close collaboration with various departments, so being a team player is essential.

Contact Details

Email an up‑to‑date CV with covering letter to – [e-mail]

To call and leave us your details – Please call 07941 533265

WhatsApp – Name / location / Job and if you drive or not – 07947 343785

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